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'You have strangled the city': SC slams farmers' body for protests

'You have strangled the city': SC slams farmers' body for protests

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

You have strangulated the entire city and now you want to come within the city and start protest again here," the Supreme Court on Friday told a farmers' body protesting against the three farm laws and seeking directions to authorities to allow it to stage satyagrah at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

Highways can't be blocked always, says SC on farmers' stir

Highways can't be blocked always, says SC on farmers' stir

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

How can highways be blocked perpetually, the Supreme Court wondered on Thursday while referring to road blockades by farmers protesting at Delhi borders against the three farm laws passed last year, and said it is the executive's duty to implement the law laid down by the court.

Can you recognise this actress?

Can you recognise this actress?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Anushka Sharma looks totally unrecognisable in her new film, Pari.

Call special Parliament session to repeal farm laws: Farmers to govt

Call special Parliament session to repeal farm laws: Farmers to govt

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Farmer leader Darshan Pal accused the Centre of dividing farmer organisations, but it will not happen.

When Bollywood treated women badly...

When Bollywood treated women badly...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.

Music tourism emerges as top travel trend for 2018

Music tourism emerges as top travel trend for 2018

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

India's appetite for music tourism is only growing.

Bollywood's gals make their own movies!

Bollywood's gals make their own movies!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at Bollywood's new lot of actress-turned-producers.

Will hold tractor march with army tanks on Jan 26: Farmers

Will hold tractor march with army tanks on Jan 26: Farmers

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

According to them, these marches were a "rehearsal" for their proposed January 26 "Kisan Parade" to the national capital from different parts of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

Union minister Hegde claims he escaped bid to assassinate him

Union minister Hegde claims he escaped bid to assassinate him

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'The driver named Nasir has been caught hold by the localites and seems to be normal without any alcoholic hangover,' he said.

Anti-CAA bandh: Train services affected, roads blocked in Bihar

Anti-CAA bandh: Train services affected, roads blocked in Bihar

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The bandh was called by Left parties in protest against CAA and NRC. It is being supported by several small political parties of the state.

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Protests broke out in some states on Friday, including Delhi's Jama Masjid and stone-petling at policemen in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj and Saharanpur, over the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by two now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries with demonstrators in Jharkhand injuring a few policemen while authorities in Jammu imposed a curfew in few areas and parts of Kashmir observed a shutdown.

PM inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, lands on it in IAF plane

PM inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, lands on it in IAF plane

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the previous governments in Uttar Pradesh of letting poverty and the mafia take over the state's eastern part, saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party government is now writing a new chapter of development there.

Protests against Citizenship Act continue in NE, WB

Protests against Citizenship Act continue in NE, WB

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Violent agitations continued to rock parts of West Bengal for second consecutive day on Saturday as people protesting against the amended Citizenship Act set several buses on fire and torched portions of a railway station complex, officials said.

Manipur economic blockade ends after 5 months

Manipur economic blockade ends after 5 months

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The blockade was imposed by the United Naga Council on November 1 to protest against the creation of seven new districts.

Srinagar-Jammu highway ban partially relaxed

Srinagar-Jammu highway ban partially relaxed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

The restrictions barred civilian traffic from plying on the highway on Wednesdays and Sundays from 4 am to 5 pm till May 31.

Delhi borders fortified in anticipation of farmers' march

Delhi borders fortified in anticipation of farmers' march

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

There is no protest yet on Delhi's borders with Gurgaon and at other points of National Highway-8 that connects the national capital with Jaipur, a senior police officer said.

Virushka: 'The definition of true love'

Virushka: 'The definition of true love'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

As soon as India captain Virat Kohli posted a picture with wife and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma, netizens swarmed his account and termed the couple a 'definition of true love'.

Tension at Ghazipur border as Tikait defies order to vacate protest site

Tension at Ghazipur border as Tikait defies order to vacate protest site

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

A confrontation was building up at the UP Gate in Ghazipur bordering Delhi with heavy security deployed while frequent power cuts were witnessed in the evening at the protest site, where Bharatiya Kisan Union members, led by Tikait, are staying put since November 28.

Flyover tragedy: Big blow to the construction company

Flyover tragedy: Big blow to the construction company

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The IVRCL termed the project the toughest undertaken by KMDA.

Security stepped up at Delhi border as farmers reach closer

Security stepped up at Delhi border as farmers reach closer

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Police said they will not allow the farmers protesting against the Centre's new farm laws to enter Delhi if they reach the borders of the national capital.

I-T raids on Anurag Kashyap, Taapsee in 'tax evasion' probe

I-T raids on Anurag Kashyap, Taapsee in 'tax evasion' probe

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The Income Tax Department on Wednesday raided the homes and offices of Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap as well as his partners who launched the now shuttered production house Phantom Films, officials said.

11 road trips you must take with your family

11 road trips you must take with your family

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

These trips will fill you with wanderlust.

Bollywood gets into throwback mode

Bollywood gets into throwback mode

Rediff.com28 May 2020

With no movies to shoot, no meetings to attend and no red carpets to grace, lockdown-afflicted celebrities are pursuing forgotten hobbies or browsing through old photo albums to share warm memories.

Manipur blockade enters second day

Manipur blockade enters second day

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Not a single bus or truck bound for other states has plied since the blockade began, sources said.

Sukanya Verma's Best Films of 2015

Sukanya Verma's Best Films of 2015

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Rediff's film critic Sukanya Verma lists her top Hindi movies of 2015.

PM inaugurates first ever undersea optical fibre for Andamans

PM inaugurates first ever undersea optical fibre for Andamans

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

On December 30, 2018, the prime minister had laid the foundation for the 2,312-kilometers long submarine optical fibre cable project connecting Chennai - Andaman and Nicobar Islands (CANI).

38 killed as Darjeeling rocked by fresh landslides

38 killed as Darjeeling rocked by fresh landslides

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Rescue operations were underway in three subdivisions of Darjeeling district where multiple landslides have claimed 38 lives besides washing away highways and damaging homes.

'Demolish Maradu flats': SC orders Rs 25L compensation to owners

'Demolish Maradu flats': SC orders Rs 25L compensation to owners

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The top court said that it was not against anyone but the primary concern is illegal constructions in Coastal Regulation Zone areas, which eventually lead to natural disasters.

What the Phillauri trailer tells you about Anushka Sharma!

What the Phillauri trailer tells you about Anushka Sharma!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

The trailer has quite a few funny moments that make you laugh but you also know that it will not end up like Amitabh Bachchan's Bhootnath, thanks to its romance angle.

Heavy rains lash Delhi; cause traffic jams, waterlogging

Heavy rains lash Delhi; cause traffic jams, waterlogging

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Traffic was severely affected due to heavy rains.

Farmers gear up for Bharat bandh, draw more support

Farmers gear up for Bharat bandh, draw more support

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties too backing the 'Bharat bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure peace is maintained.

Finally, Gurgaon gets a swanky Metro rail

Finally, Gurgaon gets a swanky Metro rail

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The Gurgaon Rapid Metro, connecting the Cyber City with the Delhi Metro network, begins its run on Thursday.

SC cracks down on Delhi pollution, bans new diesel SUVs

SC cracks down on Delhi pollution, bans new diesel SUVs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Cars with engine capacity of 2000 cc and above will not be registered in Delhi and National Capital Region till March 31, 2016

Manipur economic blockade likely to end soon

Manipur economic blockade likely to end soon

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The Union home ministry said there was 'substantial progress' on the issues in the talks.

Sound of music: What 2015 has in store

Sound of music: What 2015 has in store

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

From gourmet music festivals to musical comedies, 2015 promises gigs that are unique and have a soul.

After clash, farmers allowed to enter Delhi

After clash, farmers allowed to enter Delhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Police said farmers have been allowed to hold peaceful protest at the Nirankari Ground in north Delhi.

Meet Maruti Etriga competitors: Honda Mobilio, Datsun Go+

Meet Maruti Etriga competitors: Honda Mobilio, Datsun Go+

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Both the MPVs were recently unveiled in the Indonesian market and will soon be launched in India to lure the customers.

Coming up in 2015: Aishwarya, and lots of Sunny Leone!

Coming up in 2015: Aishwarya, and lots of Sunny Leone!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Great movies coming up, led by Bollywood's gorgeous ladies.

Rift in Censor Board: Ashoke Pandit dubs Pahlaj Nihalani a 'tyrant'

Rift in Censor Board: Ashoke Pandit dubs Pahlaj Nihalani a 'tyrant'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Ashoke Pandit took to Facebook to slam Nihalani, saying Anushka Sharma's NH10 was a victim of his 'crass functioning'.

Covid India toll rises to 16, total cases 694; 80 new cases on Thu

Covid India toll rises to 16, total cases 694; 80 new cases on Thu

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The Union health ministry officials also said India was at the second stage as there is still no 'hard evidence' to say that there has been community transmission of the fast-spreading coronavirus, remarks which may provide anxious citizens with much needed assurance and hope.